Funding decisions for startups in a high interest rate environment
As interest rates track ever higher, small businesses and startups bear the brunt.
Small steps lead to big impact through sustainability
We sat down with Tamara Somers, GM of Sustainability and Impact at Xero, to discuss how the fund can enable eco-friendly initiatives, while also sharing practical tips to help small businesses implement savvy sustainability measures.
Branding expert Michel Hogan answers your killer brand questions
We have chosen three excellent questions on differentiation, guerrilla marketing and brand-building outside social from the many excellent queries we received this month. We hope Michel’s expert answers will help you build a robust, resilient brand that survives and thrives in the years to come.
In the Zone: How Australian businesses can manage their energy use and insights
Trying to wrap your head around your energy usage, demand charges and tariffs can seem like more trouble than it’s worth, especially for busy business owners. But what if managing your energy was easier than you think?
Why Aussie SMEs must move beyond stand-alone financial systems
Running an SME in today’s tough Australian economy requires making smart decisions to stay ahead. With rising costs, a tight labour market, and increasing regulations, having the right tools is crucial. Yet, many SMEs continue to rely on stand-alone financial systems that may no longer be up to the task.
How can employers solve AI skills shortages
The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) – and how it powers data, cloud and CRM innovations – presents one of history’s most profound technological shifts.
Pitch Perfect: Phil Ore’s insights into success and pitfalls of startup pitches
Startups are born with grand plans in mind. Founders, though, can quickly find the path to success is less than straightforward. “Someone once said it's like a marathon where you sprint all the time, but I think it's more like Jumanji and you just land on a map and find some treasure at the end of it but try not to get eaten on the way,” says Phil Ore, 25eight Co-CEO and Chief Mentor.
How winning SXSW Sydney Pitch could help NanoCube Health bring its tiny technology to a global audience
Startup success begins with an idea, but that’s not where it ends. For Melbourne-based medtech startup NanoCube Health, the idea is both miniscule and, potentially, massively life-changing — using nanorobots to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer.
TikTok, tackling tangles, and turning profits: Georgiemane’s George Papura on growth and marketing magic
Georgiemane is changing the haircare game with its innovative products and a thriving digital presence. We sat down with the Founder, George Papura, to dive into the brand's inspiring success story.
Productivity tips to take into FY25
Thankfully, the latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) report is delivering some valuable insights that could help you better understand why your industry is operating in a particular way.
How Aerre’s co-founder Alec Ramsey turned a fragrance startup into a sensation
In the competitive world of luxury fragrance, Aerre has quickly made a name for itself as a brand synonymous with quality and innovation.
Cyber attacks are on the rise: Is your business ready?
From June 2020 to June 2021, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) received, on average, one report of a cybercrime every 8 minutes. In 2021-22, it was one report every 7 minutes. And last year, it had dropped again to one report every 6 minutes.
